Having lived in the countryside for much of our lives, it seems that there has never been such an urge to tread the wild green open spaces of rural Britain. There is a real “Rural Renaissance” going on and we are as busy as I can remember taking calls from buyers and tenants searching for their dream home.

The market is currently in very short supply of quality property and history tells us that when this is coupled with significant increased demand, as is the case at the moment, there is likely to be upward pressure on prices – great news for sellers !

Not all new buyers registering with us are from big cities, there is an awful lot of moving going on generally throughout the UK with many families picking this as their moment to upsize or downsize or simply change the balance of their lifestyle. It is very likely that for many, working from home in some capacity is here to stay. In addition there are always job moves happening and ex-pats returning from abroad which adds some healthy competition too.

Here on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, we have perhaps previously taken where we live for granted but not anymore. The area offers a fantastic lifestyle with plenty going on for all ages whilst still being within easy reach of London for those needing to travel there whether on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

The last few weeks have seen a healthy level of exchanges which gives us good confidence going forward. Yes, the market has been buoyed up by the stamp duty holiday but if this expires at the end of March as scheduled, we do not believe demand will dry up.

Do get in touch if you would like an informal conversation about public or private marketing – we would be delighted to hear from you.

CS February 2021

2020 was certainly a year with a difference and despite everything, we are pleased to report that it was a very busy one for Rural View. We were joined at the start by Charlie Stone to establish us as a key player in the prime country property market, we revamped our branding and moved into a stylish new office in the heart of Tisbury. It was also our most successful ever business year which saw us agreeing our highest number of sales and lets.

How 2021 will evolve is difficult to predict. We expect that trading in the early weeks might be muted but once the UK finds its feet after leaving the EU and an end of the pandemic is in sight, we are optimistic that the appetite to move will go from strength to strength as it did last year.

Although many aspects of how we lead our lives have been further curtailed following the announcement of the latest lockdown, moving home is not one of them and the property market remains OPEN!

Professionals involved in the house moving process including agents, conveyancers, surveyors and removers can continue to work as usual although we are now working primarily from home rather than the office.

For those needing to sell, you can still prepare your house to be sold, put it on the market, have buyers view and accept offers. Likewise, those who are genuinely searching for a new home can travel to undertake viewings, subject to certain protocols being followed.

The start of 2021 sees the launch of Rural View’s first in-house magazine, click on the link ‘ At Home ‘ to see an e-version or let us know if you would like to be sent a hard copy. We are very pleased with its quality and have already had lots of positive feedback.

If you enjoy social media, click on @ruralviewproperty below to take a look at and follow our striking image led Instagram page which we regularly update with engaging new posts.

Now that winter has arrived and with Christmas fast approaching, there are a few jobs to do in the garden such as making sure the water supply to outside taps is turned off, the borders are tidied up and tools cleaned ahead of their winter hibernation. Don’t forget that birds need to access ice free water so not only keep their feeders topped up but make sure water is available as well; a large plant saucer is ideal for this and is also welcomed by hedgehogs.

Before putting you feet up in front of the fire why not venture outside for an invigorating country walk. There’s nothing better than a stroll across the fields on a crisp frosty day but even when it’s damp & miserable, a breath of fresh air is welcome.

A throwback to the Fonthill Hunter Trials in September, which we were proud to sponsor.
This is part of photographer Adrian Wroth’s beautiful Fonthill Project, documenting a year on the Estate.
We highly recommend heading over to Adrian’s Instagram feed to take a look at the whole project >> https://bit.ly/3pZNrFZ

We love this stunning overhead shot of Old Wardour Castle by @gbriantgram from back in September, just as the leaves were beginning to turn ????????
Built in the 14th century as a lightly fortified luxury residence for John, fifth Lord Lovell, the unusual hexagonal castle came into the ownership of the Arundells in the 16th century. It was rendered uninhabitable during the English Civil war following a Parliamentarian siege that lasted several weeks and then the subsequent recapture by Henry 3rd Lord Arundell.
The castle is currently closed for lockdown, but -all going to plan- will be reopening on 3rd Dec for pre-booked visits via English Heritage. We highly recommend a visit to take in the castle rooms, grounds and grotto ???? There’s also a lovely circular walk that takes in both Old and New Wardour Castles.
>> https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/…/old-wardour-castle/